This is the second Olympus tough camera and our third underwater camera what we have owned through the years. We are replacing a 8010 that we have owned for about 5 years and had an unfortunate trip into the pool with a hatch open.

The camera has not dissapointed after a trip to the water park, an amusement park and our pool. The feature to be able to shoot up to 60 fps at a lower resolution is pretty wild and has given us lots of options for thing like coming down a water slide or jumping into the pool. Even the sports setting has got a great work out. I chased around my nephew for a good 20 minutes as he played in the park in a water fountain area and was able to have lots of options.

I was able to test out the low light abilities of the camera with the kids while they blew out a birthday cake and played with sparklers over the Fourth of July. While I am not ready to put down my SLR yet, I am impressed with the quality of the pictures and how it has handled a number of different environments.

One thing to keep in mind is that the GPS needs to be set up first and you will need a computer with full functionality. Not a big deal - reading the instructions in the manual will guide you through the process but it is apparently not ready to be used out fo the box.

I have also been impressed with the battery life. I had no issues with the battery running out - my biggest issue with the old 8010. I intend to have a couple spares but I do not think I will have to swap them out as frequently as I have in the past.

I also have tried the camera with the EYEfi and it synched right up without an issue. This was kind of nice in that I could them pull pictures faster to give to family members before they left. The camera can automatically tell if I have the card in there or a spare card that I maintain.

The modes are very nice for the camera. I could see using the dramatic filter often as it really brings out the shadows and makes a pretty picture.

Also, the panoramic option can do vertical and horizontal which creates additional creative freedom where I was only used to horizontal panoramics.

I have ordered the lens attachment and look forward to trying the fisheye lens when it arrives. Based upon my experience with that one, I will decide if I want the telephoto lens when it becomes available.

The only issue I really have is that the carry strap would be more practical if there was a way to cinch it closed. I solve this with a rubber band to ensure the camera does not come of my hand when I am swimming or taking pictures in a ray tank at the aquarium.